The Prospects for Raising Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality may be regulated by legislatures, requiring environmental sensing solutions and smart control systems to ensure safe, clean air for everyone.

FREMONT, CA: Measures such as the Air Quality Index show when contaminants can cause health problems, and air quality is frequently linked to pollution in the surrounding areas. However, indoor air quality is also very bad, with invisible contaminants and particle matter contributing to immediate and long-term health problems. Considering that 90 percent of Americans spend their time indoors, indoor air quality should be a primary concern. Controlling and monitoring these variables is critical because research has linked high pollution and low humidity to COVID-19.

Numerous things, such as fuel-burning equipment, indoor smoking, building materials, and cleaning supplies, can contribute to indoor air pollution. These sources can potentially emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde and benzene, which can build up in confined spaces due to inadequate ventilation and improperly sealed foundations. Homes can also accumulate dangerous radioactive gases like radon. Exposure can cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and nose, eyes, and throat irritation. Pollutant combinations can work in concert or additively, and their long-term effects—such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disorders—can be lethal or severely crippling. Depending on the area, these drugs may have different, more severe, or longer-lasting impacts on health